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Dogs are the name of the game today! We have some new photos for the animal drawing tool. Here's some examples from the new series:    ... Continue reading →

We're coming up on a new year, and you may be thinking about writing some new year's resolutions for yourself. This is a perfect time to set some goals for furthering your artistic practice as well! Remember, the best goals are specific, measurable, achievable and realistic. Check out this article for more on setting good goals! Here's some challenges we recommend you try out in 2017: Start every... Continue reading →

Reconsider what "enough" means. Many artists get caught up in this idea that they need to produce a "sketch" in each 30 second window of time, and this becomes an impossible goal if in your mind a "sketch" is actually a semi-complete picture in pencil. Relax; you are doing just fine. Almost no one can actually get a "complete" drawing done in 30 seconds. That's actually the point — by giving... Continue reading →

Today, we have some new photos of big cats for your drawing pleasure in the animal drawing tool! Here's a few examples from the new series: ... Continue reading →

Registrations were down over the weekend as we cleaned up a bit of moving dust -- sorry about that! They are now re-opened. If you'd like to create an account to start participating in our forums, please go ahead and do so now.... Continue reading →

You made it! We're so glad to have you on our new website. We used to be www.artists.pixelovely.com As you can see, we've relaunched with a brand new site, a brand new name, and a completely rewritten code base for our drawing tools. Here's some of the new drawing tool features you can now enjoy: A redesigned, cleaner user interface The new tools are more mobile friendly so you can use... Continue reading →

We are one week away from our big relaunch with a new name, new look, and totally rebuilt drawing practice tools. I could hardly be more excited! Please be aware that the forums and new account registrations will close on the 22nd in preparation for the move; they'll reopen on the 24th, after we've made the switch. The drawing tools themselves will remain available as normal. If you don't have an... Continue reading →

As you've probably heard by now, this site will be relaunching under the name Line Of Action on November 24th. With the new name comes an all new look and totally rebuilt drawing tools that incorporate many of the features you've been hoping for for years. Last week, we took a look at what's in store for the drawing tools themselves. This week, I wanted to offer a peek at the new look of the site. Much... Continue reading →

I know that you're dying to know more about the new drawing tools that are scheduled for release on November 24th along with the move to the new site, line-of-action.com. Here's a taste of what they'll have at launch: Redesigned, cleaner user interface The new tools are more mobile friendly so you can use them more effectively from your phone or tablet. You can choose a custom length of time for... Continue reading →

Dear gesture drawing friends, You've been waiting oh so patiently for updates, and I'm so glad to be able to announce one of the biggest updates in the history of these drawing tools is on the horizon. As many of you know, back when I originally put these tools together, I had just made them for my own practice without realizing anyone else would ever use them, so I neglected to give them a name.... Continue reading →